


About

Hi, I'm Sam Hislop. I founded Canopy Line with the aim to provide practical tree management and advice to tree owners, developers, engineers, contractors and local authorities.
With over 10 years of real-world experience working with trees across New Zealand; from planting to pruning, climbing through to consultancy, in both the public and private sectors; I bring a combination of hands-on experience and technical knowledge to every project.
My approach is to look beyond what could be done with a tree, and consider what will actually work for the site, the project and the people involved. Staying actively involved in physical tree management means that my recommendations are not only technically sound, but realistic to implement.
Whether you need an arboricultural report, supervision on a construction project, specialist pruning, tree planting advice, or support with the long-term management of an important tree, I will provide clear, practical advice to help you make informed decisions about trees.

Qualifications
National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) Level 4 (Advanced)
International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
NZQA Assessor
CCC Approved Supervising Arborist
CCC Approved Works Arborist